Meta releases AI model for translating speech between dozens of language

[ad_1] Facebook parent company Meta Platforms on Tuesday released an AI model capable of translating and transcribing speech in dozens of languages, a potential building-block for tools enabling real-time communication across language divides. The company said in a blog post that its SeamlessM4T model could support translations between text and speech in nearly 100 languages, […]

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Israeli co. boosts Colorado’s electricity grid stability

[ad_1] Israel’s SolarEdge, which recently formed a joint venture to implement solar energy initiatives in Riyadh, has taken another significant step by joining a program to enhance the stability of Colorado’s electricity grid. On Tuesday, the company announced its inclusion in Xcel Energy’s new “Renewable Battery Connect” Virtual Power Plant (VPP) incentive program in Colorado. […]

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Israel, Jordan Inch Closer to Water-for-Energy Deal

[ad_1] Last week, Israel and Jordan signed a letter of intent in Abu Dhabi for a so-called “water-for-energy” project, under which Jordan will build a massive solar farm in the desert that will generate clean energy to be sold to Israel in return for desalinated water. “This is going to be the flagship example of […]

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This Israeli start-up wants to make it easier to use cryptocurrency

[ad_1] After years of delays, it looks like the Tel Aviv Light Rail is finally opening one of its lines. So, let’s say like many young tech employees in the Gush Dan region, you’re ready to check out the metro for yourself, and you even want to pay for a ticket using some of the […]

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KKL-JNF brings 122 years of knowledge to Arica

[ad_1] Pioneering and innovation are intrinsic to Israel’s identity. Over the past 122 years, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) has emerged as a global leader in afforestation, environmental technologies, water resource management, and sustainability. Through dedication, manpower, and ingenuity, KKL-JNF has transformed the dry landscape, ensuring water security for millions of people and making Israel a […]

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Meta to soon launch web version of Threads in race with X for users

[ad_1] Meta Platforms is set to roll out the web version on its new text-first social media platform Threads, hoping to gain an edge over X, formerly Twitter, as the initial surge in users waned. The widely anticipated web version will make Threads more useful for power users like brands, company accounts, advertisers and journalists. […]

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Join the OVHcloud Startup Program Today!

[ad_1] The OVHcloud Startup Program is a global program that has been running since 2015 and has assisted more than 3400 companies with cloud credits and free technical consultation. The OVHcloud Startup Program provides tech startups with €10,000 of cloud hosting credits and up to €100,000 for scaleups, enabling them to facilitate exponential and international […]

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Twitter to use Israeli software to require selfie, gov’t-issued ID

[ad_1] Twitter Blue verification on X (formerly Twitter) will now require the user to supply the platform with a selfie alongside a photo of a government-verified ID, according to a Sunday report by PC Magazine. The new verification process will be made possible with the help of Israeli AU10TIX software. Users will have to agree to […]

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AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted, US court rules

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence-generated art cannot be protected by copyright, a US federal judge ruled on Friday, in a piece of legislation that may codify intellectual property rights regarding creative works made by AI as opposed to those made by humans. The ruling was made by US District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell and backed up […]

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Tesla owners report being trapped in vehicles after losing power

[ad_1] Owners of Tesla electric vehicles have reported being stuck inside their vehicles once their cars suddenly lost power, Business Insider reported last Wednesday. The report documents numerous incidences where car owners were unable to leave their cars. For example, one claimed that his Tesla ordered him to pull over on the street before the […]

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